In Monterey there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 96.41% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,524 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Monterey, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Monterey
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Monterey are not shown.
Monterey Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Monterey is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.41% of Monterey. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Monterey above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Monterey?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Monterey.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Monterey home can get up to 1,524 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 39.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Monterey.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Monterey, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Monterey?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monterey you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.32% of Monterey homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.61% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.58% of Monterey homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monterey, along with details on where in Monterey and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Monterey, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.57%, or 25,762 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Monterey area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Monterey.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Monterey customers is up to 1,529 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Monterey download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monterey cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 123 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Monterey, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.93%, or 1,060 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Monterey area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monterey.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monterey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Monterey download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Monterey cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Monterey, CA
Optimum cable coverage
About 2.14%, or 576 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Monterey area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monterey.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Monterey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Monterey download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Monterey cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Monterey Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monterey or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Monterey compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Monterey are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,524 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 96.41% in Monterey.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monterey are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Sand City, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Del Rey Oaks, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pacific Grove, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Del Monte Forest, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Seaside, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel Highlands, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marina, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Robles Del Rio, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Red Bluff, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mason City, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Medford, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mokena, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monsey, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Holly, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain Home, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parrish, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plum, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds